How to Use VNC in Ubuntu
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a powerful computing tool that allows you to visually access and operate other computers from your home (client) computer. The best part of VNC is that it is not platform-dependent. Versions are available for Windows, Mac OS X, and most Linux distributions including Ubuntu. VNC enables you, with permission, to perform tasks on any computer. While using VNC, the mouse gestures on the host computer are displayed on screen the client machine.
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Instructions
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After installing VNC on both client and host computer, obtain the host computer's name and session number. This is displayed when VNC service is started on the host computer.
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Go to "Start." Select "Utilities" option. Under it, open the "Terminal Window."
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Type "vncviewer hostname:number.in" the terminal window, replacing "hostname" with the host computer name and session number you obtained in Step 1 (and leaving out the quotation marks).
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VNC viewer will ask for a password. Input the password you selected during VNC installation.
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A graphic window of the host computer will appear. Use your mouse and keyboard to perform tasks on the host computer.
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Tips & Warnings
Most connection failures result from incorrect installation or entering hostname or session number inexactly.
